Scene: Village hall birthday party for Dennis one of the local men.
People are seen chatting in groups & pairs as the host welcomes Doctor Vial a retired local GP who has obviously spent too much time in the medical profession.
DENNIS:
Ah Hello Dr Vial how good of you to come
DR VIAL:
Ah, yes, um, don't tell me I never forget a face……. Of course it's tennis ….elbow isn't it?
DENNIS:
My god that was 15 years ago or more Dr Vial
DR VIAL:
Anyway, happy birthday Tennis
DANNIS:
Thank you, And you can call me DENNIS! Please help yourself to drinks and snacks.
GILES
(The man next to Dr Vial turns to him and says) Hello there, remember me!
DR VIAL
Of course, Piles I never forget a face
GILES:
It's GILES
DR VIAL
Yes, that's what I said, how's you're Daughters Urethra and Vagina
GILES:
My Daughters Aretha and Virginia are just fine is fine thank you
AS DR VIAL MINGLES WE SEE HIM TALKING TO A MIDDLE AGED LADY.
LYDIA:
Dr Vial how lovely to see you
DR VIAL
Ah Clamidia! It must be 5 years since I saw you last but I never forget a face
LYDIA
The name is Lydia!!
(LYDIA WALKS AWAY RED FACED AS PARTYGOERS LOOK DOWN ON HER)
DR VIAL(SHRUGS HIS SHOULDERS WITH A BEMUSED LOOK ON HIS FACE)
(JOHN, A WELL DRESSED PROFFESSIONAL LOOKING GENTLEMAN INTRODUCES HIMSELF TO DR VILE)
JOHN
Hello, John Jenkins, Crown prosecution service,… Have we met?
DR VIAL
No,… no I don't think so
JOHN
I'm sure we have and I never for get a face
DR VIAL
errrm….this pate is delicious
JOHN
Ah yes ….. I remember, paedophile
DR VIAL
That's Peter Vial, but you can call me PETE!